1. As per MARPOL Annex -1 definition, ???Special area???

means:
A. Some specific areas where coastal state legislation doesn???t allow any bilge water/slop
discharges
B. Areas as defined by Annex-1 where no bilge water/slop discharges are allowed
C. Areas as defined by Annex-1, where special mandatory methods are adopted for the
prevention of sea pollution by oil
D. Areas as defined by Coastal state regulations(e.g. OPA-90), where special mandatory
methods are adopted for the prevention of sea pollution by oil
2. In which of the following documents on board, authentic information about the circumstances and
procedures to obtain Radio Medical Advice can be found?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Safety Management Manual

The Ship Captain's Medical Guide
First Aid Booklet
Code of safe working practices

3. Which of the following documents carried by a ship is not issued under the SOLAS convention?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Fire control plan/booklet

Maneuvering booklet
Minimum safe manning document
Records of hours of rest

4. When using the rainwater collection tubes on a liferaft, the FIRST collection should be
A.
B.
C.
D.

passed around so all can drink

poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
saved to be used at a later time
used to boil food

5. Which of the following is not an exception provided under MARPOL, Annex-1, regarding the
discharge of oil or oily mixture into the sea?
A. Discharge for the purpose of securing safety of a ship
B. Discharge for the purpose of saving life at sea
C. Discharge resulting due to damage to the ship because of Master???s fault even if the
Master/Owner of the ship has taken all reasonable precautions to prevent/minimize
discharge
D. Discharge resulting due to damage to the ship not because of Master???s fault, but because of a
third party???s fault and action awaited by Master from that third party to prevent /minimize
discharge

6. Under OPA 90, who is responsible for mobilizing Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), in the
event of spill of oil or Noxious liquid Substances?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Master
USCG
Qualified Individual
Technical Superintendent

7. As per definition of MARPOL Annex-1, a Crude oil tanker means a tanker designed to carry:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Crude oil and other dirty oils

Crude oil along with some refined products
Crude oil only
Crude oil, but alternatively may carry at times dirty and clean oil products also

8. Which of the following organs of IMO consists of all member states?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Council (executive organ of IMO, have 32 members elected by assembly)

Assembly (highest governing body, meets once in 2 yrs)
Facilitation Committee (subsidiary body of the council)
None of the above

9. The maximum allowable weight of a portable fire extinguisher is ______________

A.
B.
C.
D.

13.5 Kgs
23 Kgs
9 Kgs
46 Kgs

10. Under which maritime instrument is a Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) issued?
A.
B.
C.
D.

CLC 1992
Fund convention
LLMC
OPA 1990

11. If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel
transfer operations on a MODU, which of the listed actions should be taken first?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Wait for the person-in-charge to act.

Notify the ballast control operator.
Shutdown the transfer operations
Sound the fire alarm.

12. As per the definition of MARPOL, Annex-1, a combination carrier means a ship designed to carry:
A. Crude oil and refined oil products at the same time in different tanks
B. Refined oil products and chemical products at the same time in different tanks
C. A combination of different products at the same time, sometimes also known as a parcel
tanker
D. Either oil or solid cargoes in bulk
13. As per Marpol requirements, Every crude oil tanker of ______________ tones deadweight
and above delivered after 1st June 1982, shall be fitted with a cargo tank cleaning system
using
_______________
A.
B.
C.
D.

5000, Sea Water Washing

10000, Fresh Water Washing
20000, Crude Oil Washing
30000, Bilge Water Washing

14. As per requirements of Marpol Annex -1, all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above:
A. Can carry fuel oil in fore peak, aft peak tanks and deep tanks
B. Cannot carry fuel oil in fore peak tank
C. Can carry fuel oil forward of collision bulkhead or aft of machinery space forward bulkhead,
but not in the cargo area in case of tankers
D. Cannot carry more than 600 m3 of oil fuel in any single fuel tank
15. Which of the following is a man overboard maneuver?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Neil Robertson turn

Williamson turn.
Hard port
Hard starboard.

16. The parent instrument of IMO is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

UNCLOS I, 1958
UNCLOS II, 1960
UNCLOS III, 1974
The IMO convention

17. After a person has been revived by artificial respiration, they should be
A.
B.
C.
D.

walked around until he is back to normal

given several shots of whiskey
kept lying down and warm
allowed to do as he wishes

17. Dumping of wastes at sea is controlled by which of the following IMO conventions?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Marpol 73/78
London convention
Hongkong convention
Kenya convention

18. The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from its bow to its stern is
A.
B.
C.
D.

pitching
rolling
heaving
swaying

19. To prevent oil from escaping into the sea when ballasting through the cargo piping system,
you should FIRST
A.
B.
C.
D.

open sea suction valves, then start the cargo pump

start the cargo pump, then open sea suction valves
open block valves, then start the cargo pump
open sluice valves, then start the cargo pump

19. The horizontal port, or starboard movement of a vessel is called

A.
B.
C.
D.

yaw
sway
surge
heave

20.Prior to entering a cargo pump room, you should ensure that

A.
B.
C.
D.

the forced ventilating system is operating

the cargo pumps are secured
no mono carbon gases are present
the oily water separator is de-energized

21. Which of the following documents carried by a ship is not issued under the MARPOL convention?

A.
B.
C.
D.

IOPP certificate
Oil Record Book
SOPEP
Safety Management Certificate.

22. When a vessel is floating upright, the distance from the keel to the metacenter is called the
A.
B.
C.
D.

metacentric differential
height of the baseline
height of the metacenter
righting arm

23. Voyage data recorders (VDR) or simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDR) are required
to be installed on board certain ships as per_____________
A.
B.
C.
D.

ISPS code
ISM code
Chapter V of Solas
None of the above

24. Which of the following is not found inside a lifeboat?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Sea anchor
Fishing tackle
Drinking water cans
Life Jacket

25. As per STCW code, the abilities specified under standards of competence are grouped under
_______ functions, for the purpose of issuing certificates of competency.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Seven
Four
Six
Three

26. Under which IMO convention is Voyage Data Recorder- Certificate of compliance issued?
A.
B.
C.
D.

COLREG 1972
SAR 1979
SOLAS 1974
SALVAGE 1989

27. As required by Reg.31 of Annex 1 of Marpol the ODMCS should be provided with a
recording device for ____________ recording the discharge in litres per nautical mile
and total quantity discharged. This discharge should be kept onboard at least for a
period of:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Intermittent, 1 year
Continuous, 1 year
Intermittent, 3 years
Continuous, 3 years

28. Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done
A.
B.
C.
D.

without losing the rhythm of respiration

only with the help of two other people
by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes
at ten minute intervals

29. As per definition of MARPOL Annex-1, a product tanker is one which can carry:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Oils and chemicals

Oils other than crude oils
Oil product and occasionally crude oils
Mainly chemical products but at times refined oil products

30. Which of the following statements is false?

A.
B.
C.
D.

A ship security plan is made by the CSO

A ship security plan is a confidential document.
A ship security plan needs to be approved by the flag state administration
None of the above

31. In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to personnel who are
A.
B.
C.
D.

thirsty
sick or injured
wet
awake

32. Which of the following conditions can lead to degradation of foam compounds?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Exposure to excessive heat.

Mixing of different grades of foam.
Exposure to air.
None of the above.

33. In which of the following conditions, the IG blower fans should shut down automatically?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Oxygen content above 8%

Low water level in deck seal
Low water level in the scrubber tower
High scrubber water level

34. As regulation 12 of Annex 1 of MARPOL, all ships of __________ gross tonnage and above shall
be provided with a sludge tank for collection of oil residues
A.
B.
C.
D.

150 tonnes deadweight

150 gross tonnage
400 tonnes deadweight
400 gross tonnage

35. Life buoy self-activating smoke signals should emit smoke of visible colour for at least
______________ in calm waters.
A.
B.
C.
D.

5 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

36. Emergency generators should be capable of being started at ambient temperature of

______________________ deg Centigrade. If lower temperatures are expected then
___________________should be provided.
A.
B.
C.
D.

zero, cold starting spray

-5, heating arrangements
Zero, heating arrangements
-5,cold starting spray

37. Divisions constructed of steel which can withstand a standard fire test for 30min without
passage of flame or smoke are classified as____________________
A.
B.
C.
D.

B class divisions
A class divisions
A30 class divisions
B 30 class divisions

38. When applying chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should
be depressed about
A.
B.
C.
D.

1/2 inch or less

1/2 to 1 inch
1 to 1 1/2 inches
1 1/2 to 2 inches

39. As per requirements of Marpol, Annex 1, all ships delivered on or after 1st Aug. 2010 with
an aggregate oil fuel capacity 600 m3 and above, the oil fuel can be carried in:
A. Any of the tanks without any restriction

B. Deep tanks and Double bottom tanks

C. Deep tanks in protective locations
D. Double bottom tanks not extending upto the ship???s side
40. Which of the following statements is true?
A.
B.
C.
D.

The installation of an IMO approved incinerator is mandatory on all ships.

The installation of an incinerator is mandatory on all ships above 400 GRT.
The installation of an incinerator is not a mandatory requirement(single ans)
The installation of incinerators is mandatory only for dry ships

41. The purpose of inert gas systems aboard tank vessels is to __________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

allow sufficient oxygen in the tank to sustain life

prevent outside air from entering the tank
provide increase in cargo discharge pressure
comply with double hull pollution prevention regulations

42. In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when ________
a.
b.
c.
d.

you first start to receive fuel

hoses are being blown down
final topping off is occurring
hoses are being disconnected

43. An inert gas system installed on a tanker is designed to __________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

aid in the stripping and cleaning of cargo tanks

increase the rate of discharge of cargo
force toxic and explosive fumes from a cargo tank to vent to the outside atmosphere
lower the oxygen levels inside cargo tanks, making explosion nearly impossible

44. Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the
surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
a. Cut the painter line so it will not pull the liferaft container down.
b. Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes down.
c. Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the
container.
d. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump.
45. The atmosphere in a tank is too lean if it is __________.
a. incapable of supporting combustion because the hydrocarbon content is below the
LFL (LowerFlammable Limit)

b. capable of supporting combustion because the hydrocarbon content is above the

UFL (UpperFlammable Limit)
c. capable of supporting a fire once started
d. not safe for ballasting
46. Inflatable liferafts are less maneuverable than lifeboats due to their __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

shape
shallow draft
large sail area
All of the above

47. What is the generally accepted method of determining whether the atmosphere within a
cargo tank is explosive, too rich, or too lean to support combustion?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Use the open flame test on a small sample that has been taken from the tank.
Send a gas sample ashore for laboratory analysis.
Enter the tank with an oxygen analyzer.
Use an explosimeter

48. Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

secure the engine room ventilation

secure the machinery in the engine room
evacuate all engine room personnel
All of the above

49. You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should secure
the power, then__________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

use a portable foam extinguisher

use a low-velocity fog adapter with the fire hose
use a portable CO2 extinguisher
determine the cause of the fire

50. The minimum concentration of a vapour in air which can form an explosive mixture is called the
__________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

auto-ignition point
flash point
lower explosive limit (LEL)
threshold limit value (TLV)

51. The deck water seal of the inert gas system __________.

a. cools the inert gas and prevents soot from entering the cargo tanks
b. acts as an emergency system shutdown when the inlet pressures exceed the safe working
pressure inthe hazardous zone
c. prevents the backflow of hydrocarbon gasses into nonhazardous areas
d. relieves sudden large overpressures in the system
52. The explosive range of petroleum vapors mixed with air is __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

0% to 1%
1% to 10%
10% to 15%
12% to 20%

53. Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with a screen which will stop __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

oil from flowing out of the tank vent

air from entering the tank vent
vapors from leaving the tank vent
flames on deck from entering the tank vent

SECTION - 2
1. Personnel who are moving or handling material aboard ship should NOT follow which of the
listed practices?
A. Signaling that all personnel are clear before lifting or lowering material.
B. Examining material for sharp edges or protruding points before handling.
C. Closing, tagging, or securing valves that permit entrance of steam, water, or air into a fitting
or other equipment.
D. Throwing materials from high places to the deck
2. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Ballast water exchange at mid ocean eliminates completely the risks associated with
introduction of non-native organisms and pathogens in alien habitats.
B. In the flow through method, the water pumped through a tank should be at least 3 times
the tank volume.
C. Over pressurization of a tank cannot take place during the flow through method.
D. Air pipes on ballast tanks are designed for continuous overflow.
3. The most common cause of engine room fires is:
A. Spontaneous combustion of oily rags
B. Back fire of boilers

C. Ignition sources coming in contact with stored fuel/lube

D. Oil leakage coming in contact with hot exposed surfaces

4. A fuel tank on a barge has been certified by a marine chemist as being "Safe for Men" and
"Safe for fire". This condition may change if:
A.
B.
C.
D.

the ambient temperature changes

a product leaks into the certified tank
muck, sludge, or scale in the tank give off additional vapors
all of the above

5. As per MARPOL annex-1, the ???instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content??? means:
A. The rate of discharge of oil-water mixture in litres per hour at any instant divided by the
speed of the ship in knots at the same instant
B. The rate of discharge of oil in litres per hour at any instant divided by the speed of the ship
in knots at the same instant
C. The average rate of discharge of oil-water mixture in litres per hour divided by the average
speed of the ship in knots
D. The average rate of discharge of oil mixture in litres per hour divided by the average speed
of the ship in knots

6. Which of the following statements about LRIT is False?

A. Regulation on LRIT is included in Chapter V of SOLAS
B. LRIT has longer range than AIS
C. LRIT, like AIS, is a broadcast system that transmits information about ship's identity,
location date and time of position to all in range
D. LRIT and AIS should not have any interface
7. Pyrophoric ignition may occur_____________
A.
B.
C.
D.

On introduction of air in tanks deficient in oxygen.

In oxygen rich atmospheres.
In nitrogen rich atmospheres.
Only when an ignition source is introduced

8. Which of the following conditions need NOT be satisfied while discharging oil or oil mixtures

from ships into the sea?

9.

A.
B.
C.
D.

The ship must be proceeding en route

The ship must be at a distance of 12 nautical miles from the nearest land
The oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment as per Reg. 14 of Annex-1
The oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15 ppm

As per MARPOL annex ???I requirements:

A. Only crudes and petrochemical products come within the definition of Oil
B. All items mentioned in Appendix 1 of annex 1 come under the category of oil
C. Only crude oil and black oils have restrictions on pumping out, the remaining products can
be pumped out at sea in limited quantities
D. Anything having viscosity greater than that of water is considered to be oil
10. As per Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, which of the following entries should be made
in official log book of ships?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Every case of illness, hurt or injury to a member of the crew

Every case of death on board
Every birth happening on board
All of the above

11. Which of the following instruments set out carrier's obligations and liabilities with respect
to carriage of goods?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Hague Rules
Hamburg Rules
Hague- Visby rules
All of the above

12. Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Ship's articles
Station bill
Certificate of Inspection
U. S. Coast Guard Regulations

13. Which of the following statements is false?

A. Purging is an essential operation to carry out before gas freeing is done prior to man entry.
B. Purging makes sure that the mixture in a cargo tank never enters the flammable range,
when air is introduced.
C. Purging can be carried out by both displacement and dilution methods.

D. None of the above

14. When administering artificial respiration, it is of the utmost importance to
A. use the mouth-to-mouth method
B. clear airways
C. use rhythmic pressure method

e. know all approved methods

14. When two people are administering CPR to a victim, how many times per minute should the
chest be compressed? (accrding to uscg 127 ans is 60)
A.
B.
C.
D.

15
30
45
80

15. Which of the following codes has been issued under both SOLAS and MARPOL conventions?
A.
B.
C.
D.

STCW code
IMDG code
IGC code
ISM code

16. Dispatch means

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.owner to charter <<>> after<<>>

owner to charter <<>> before<<>>
C.Charter to owner <<>> after<<>>
Charter to owner <<>> before<<>>

17..convention not yet forced

A.
B.
C.
D.

.BWM
..
.
..

18.How many annex in MARPOL including newly added

A. 6
B. 8
C. 7
19.Who provide charter to ship
A.
B.
C.
D.

.Agent
.Broker
.Chandler
.None

20.Sewage (disinfected )and communited sewage can be discharged from how many Miles
A. 3 NM from land provided if enroute

21. Helicopter convention

a. A.MARPOL
b. B.Indian aviation
c. C.SOLAS
22. Certificate of insurance on financial <<>> during bunkering oil spill damage comes under
A.
B.
C.
D.

A.CLC 1969 convention

B.Marpol convention
C.Bunker convention
D.CLC 1992

23. According to Indian merchant ship act 1958, registrar of ports of Mumbai,Chennai,kolkatta
A.
B.
C.
D.

A.DG shipping
B.MMD
C.Principle officer respective MMD
D.surveyer

24. International shore connection under which convention

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.ISPS
B.ISM
C.LLA
solas

25.What is the minimum percentage of oxygen required before making an entry into an enclosed
space?
A.
B.
C.
D.

20%
18%
11%
21%

26.Selective catalytic reduction is a secondary method for reduction of which of the following
emissions?
A.
B.
C.
D.

SOX
NOX
Carbon oxides
All of the above

27. Air is removed from refrigration sytem by (1)________ at reciver after (2)________(3)________
Gas in receiver. Humidificaton is process of adding water/moiture to discharged airof AC blower.

Dehumidification is process of removing water/moisture from air supplied from AC system. For
collecting gas in receiver you need to close the outlet valve of receiver with compressor running

1. PURGING 2. COLLECTING 3. CONDENSATING

28. One of the important precautions against cold injuries and frost bite would be:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Wear several layers of light clothing rather than one heavy layer of clothing
Wear tight fitting gloves
Rub numb areas of body to warm them up
Work while facing the wind

29. Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fire?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Ship's articles
Station bill
Certificate of Inspection
U.S. Coast Guard Regulations

30. Ship Security Alert System is a requirement under __________________

A.
B.
C.
D.

Part B of ISPS Code

SOLAS Chapter XI-2
SUA convention, 1988
None of the above

31. When administering only mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, you should continue the
victim's ventilation rate at how many inflations per minute?
A.
B.
C.
D.

4
8
12
20

32. Freight paid by charterers on a quantity of cargo short-shipped, i.e quantity agreed upon but
not loaded by the charterer, is called:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Pro-rata freight
Back Freight
Dead freight
None of the above

33. Which of the following extinguishing medium should never be used when fighting fire
involving magnesium?
a. Halon

b. Dry Chemical powder

c. Water
d. CO2
34. Under which Convention is Oil Pollution Insurance Certificate (OPIC) a statutory oil pollution
insurance cover requirement?
A.
B.
C.
D.

CLC
LLMC
Fund convention
Athens Convention

35. In refrigeration system vegetable room and meat rooms are maintained at different
A.
B.
C.
D.

Different expansion valves

By putting solenoid valves
By boiling the refrigerant at different pressures
By using smaller evaporator

36. The working duration of a 1200 litres SCBA bottle, after allowing for a reserve of 10 mins
is____________________ (if 1800litres =40mins)
A.
B.
C.
D.

30 mins
40 mins
20 mins
50 mins

37. Principle of fire fighting onboard is

A.
B.
C.
D.

* watering of fire
* starving of fire
* cooling
* smothering of fire

38. The number within bracket of a resolution, say A.526 (13) refers to ____.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The serial No. of the resolution.

The session No. in which the resolution was adopted.
The sub paragraph of the resolution.
The No. of clauses in the resolution (526 resolution or serial no. , 13 session, A assembly)

39. Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for bunker oil
pollution damage is issued under what?
A. CLC 1969.
B. MARPOL convention.
C. Bunker convention 2001.

D. CLC 1992
40. Cyclic Up & Down Movement of Vessel Along the VERTICAL AXIS
a.
b.
c.
d.

Heaving,
yawing,
Swaying,
pitching

41. The stretcher normally used for rescue of casualties from engine room spaces, holds, pumprooms etc., is known as _____________________
A.
B.
C.
D.

Williamson stretcher
Neil Hobson stretcher
Neil Robertson stretcher
Stokes stretcher

42. Rolling is the angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Longitudinal
Transverse
Vertical
Centerline

43. When entering a compartment which is on fire,

A.
B.
C.
D.

you must wear rubber gloves

the flames should be beaten back from the door with water fog
a straight stream of water should be used to cool the door
a straight stream of water should be used to cool the fire fighters

44. When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity,
the metacentric height is equal to
A.
B.
C.
D.

height of the metacenter

height of the center of gravity
same as half the height of the metacenter
zero

45. The emergency generator should be capable of being started and be able to supply required
load within a maximum of ________________
A. 30 seconds
B. 1 min
C. 45 seconds

D. 2 mins
46. Which of the following kinds of total flooding system is most suited for very large spaces like
car carrier car decks?
A.
B.
C.
D.

High pressure multi cylinder type CO2 installation

Low pressure bulk storage tank type CO2 installation
Low expansion foam systems
Fixed pressure water spraying systems

47. You are the 4th engineer of a ship. Your 3rd engineer handover the watch to you and informs
you that the OWS is running with the ppm showing as zero. After taking over the watch and
during your rounds you find out that the rinsing fresh water to 15 ppm device was crack open.
After closing the same you find that the ppm rose to 15 and the OWS stopped after giving
alarm. What should you do?
A. Nothing, as Marpol regulations are satisfied till the oily water is being pumped through OWS
and oil content is below 15 ppm
B. Should suspend the operation immediately, inform the Chief engineer about the same and
take appropriate action to restore correct OWS operation
C. Should never touch OWS and any stoppages to be informed either to Chief Engineer or 2nd
engineer
D. If no visible traces of oil are seen on the sea surface and oily water mixture is being pumped
through an OWS, then there is no harm in pumping out with fresh water crack open, to keep
the OWS running as it may give false alarm without Fresh water. This is a practical approach
to run OWS without any trouble without violating Marpol regulations

48. All entries in the Oil record Book part-I are to be:
At least in English, Spanish or national language
At least in English, Spanish or French
At least in English or Spanish
At least in English or national language
49. Plasma reduction system is a secondary method of reduction of which of the following kinds of
emissions?
A.
B.
C.
D.

SOX
Greenhouse gases
NOX
All of the above

50. Back flow towards machinery spaces of cargo vapours in an Inert gas system is
prevented by_____________________
A.
B.
C.
D.

Pressure vacuum breaker

High velocity vents
Deck water seal
Pressure vacuum valves

51. Which of the following is not a requirement under MARPOL Annex VI, for new engines?
A. All engines above 130 KW to be tested and issued with EIAPP certificate and Nox Technical
file.
B. Life boat engines and emergency diesel engines to be also tested and issued with EIAPP
certificate and Nox Technical File
C. Periodical verification of EIAPP certificate is mandatory even when there has been no
modification in the engine
D. Engines installed prior to the Nox technical code being applicable will not be subject to
certification and testing unless they undergo major conversion
52. An oil record book Part-I shall be retained onboard for a period of:
A.
B.
C.
D.

1 year since the last entry has been made

1 year since the first entry has been made
3 years since the first entry has been made
3 years since the last entry has been made

53. The life boat engine should be capable of starting at _______________________

A.
B.
C.
D.

-15 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 2 mins

-5 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 5 mins
-5 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 2 mins
0 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 2 mins

54. A straight stream of water should be used to extinguish

A.
B.
C.
D.

galley grease fires

fuel oil fires
burning bedding materials
a fire in the paint locker

55. The maximum capacity of an Oil fuel tank for any ship built on or after 1st Aug. 2010 as
restricted by Marpol, Annex 1 is: (minimum capacity 600m3)
A. 600 m3
B. 1200 m3

C. 2500 m3
D. 3000 m3
56. Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gage located
A.
B.
C.
D.

at the pump discharge

at the manifold connection
at each fire station discharge
at the pump station

57. Which of the devices listed must be used in conjunction with the portable in-line
foam proportioner to produce foam?
A.
B.
C.
D.

A plain or common fire hose nozzle

The mechanical foam nozzle
Any low velocity applicator
An all-purpose nozzle

58. As per the Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, which of the following statements
about ownership of Indian Flag ships is False?
A. A company or body established by or under any Central or State Act, which has its principal
business in India, may be registered as owner by its name
B. Joint owners shall be considered as constituting one person
C. A person can be registered as owner of a fractional part of a share in a ship, the number of
shares being ten
D. Not more than the names of Ten individuals shall be entitled to registered at the same time as
joint owners of any one ship
59. The external flotation bladder on an immersion suit should be inflated
A.
B.
C.
D.

before you enter the water

after you enter the water
after one hour in the water
after you notice that your suit is losing buoyancy

SECTION -3
1.

Following should not be done to a person in frostbite.

a. Rubbing effected area.
b. Ask him to rest.
c. Remove wet cloths
d. Give him something warm to drink.

2.

Procedure to obtain radio medical advice can be found in _____.

a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

First aid box.

Code of safe working procedure.
Safety management manual.
The ship captain medical guide.

EEDI is the Technical measure adopted by IMO to reduce ___.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Greenhouse gas.
SOx
NOx
None of the above

4. What Agreement of hire called, in which the owner agreed to transport an agreed volume of
cargo over a specific period. The charter designates cargoes and loading date but owner
nominate suitable vessel which are not normally named in agreement.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.

When performing CPR, we must do chest compression_____.

a.
b.
c.
d.

6.

Time charter.
Voyage charter.
Bare boat charter.
Contract of frightment.

12 to 15 times/min.
16 to 18 times/min.
2 to 5 times/min.
18 to 19 times/min.

Movement of ship about an imaginary line joining aft and fore perpendicular is?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Pitching
Heaving
Sway
roll

7.
Which of the following anti fouling paint is an accepted alternative to now banned TBT based
paint.

a.
b.
c.
d.

DOT based anti fouling paint.

Arsenic based anti fouling paint.
Mercury based anti fouling paint.
Copper based anti fouling paint.

8. Oil or oily mixture discharge into the sea from E/R of ships of 10,000 GRT & above, in special
areas is _______.
a.

Not allowed.

b.

Allowed, provided ship is proceeding en route & discharge through oil filtering
equipment with oil content less than 15ppm except in Atlantic Ocean.

c.

Allowed, provided ship is proceeding en route & discharge through oil filtering
equipment with oil content less than 5ppm except in Atlantic Ocean.
Allowed but outside 12Nm from the Nearest Land.

d.
9.

Which of the following Convention is also known as Minimum Standard Convention?

a.
b.
c.
d.

10.

ORB has to be regularly updated without delay and each completed page has to be _____.
a.
b.
c.
d.

11.

200
150
100
250

Each section on a sprinkler system should not contain more than _____sprinkler heads.
a.
b.
c.
d.

24.

Signed by officer in charge and chief engineer.

Signed by officer in charge and Master.
Signed by chief engineer and master.
Signed by chief officer and chief engineer.

Number of maximum sprinkler head in a section should be _____.(minimum = 150)

a.
b.
c.
d.

12.

Maritime Labor Convention.

ILO convention no. 147.
STCW Convention 1978.
STCW Convention 1995.

200
150
100
250

First rain water collected over canopy rain water harvesting arrangement has to be ____.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Rationed to each member.

Given to sick and injured.
Thrown overboard.
Given to any one member.

25. In which of the following condition FD fan of Inert gas generator will be tripped?
a. Low sea water level in Deck water seal
b. Low sea water level in scrubber tower
(and two more options... there)
26. Under following,which is not mandatory
A.
B.
C.
D.

LSA
FSS
BLU
FTP

27. sewage air compressor, frequency of starting

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.every 18 hrs
B.Every 24 hrs
C.Continously
D.Once in two weeks

28. the resourse zone, not a security zone is

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.Inland water
B.terristrial water
C.Contigeous areas
D.Continental self

29. Demurrage means

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.Charter to owner before time expired

Charter to owner after time expired
C.owner to charter before time expired
owner to charter after time expired

30. What is to be checked 1st when entering into dry dock?

A.
B.
C.
D.

engine room crane

engine room lift
gantry crane
all of the above.

31. Intact capacity of foam min capacity.

A. 5lt.
B. 9lt.
C. 20lt.

D. none
32. Intact stability book is provided by...:
A.
B.
C.
D.

a.. SOLAS
b.. MARPOL
c..Load Line Convention
d.. Load line Protocol

33. Shipboard incineration of which of the following substances is allowed?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Poly chlorinated Biphenyls(PCB s)

Refined petroleum products containing halogen residues
Sewage sludge
Cargo residues(of Annex I, II and III of MARPOL convention)

34. Compliance with which of the following ILO conventions is checked during Port State
Control Inspections?
A.
B.
C.
D.

ILO convention no.134-Prevention of accidents convention

ILO convention no.147- Minimum Standards Convention
ILO convention no.178 -Labor inspection convention
All of the above

35. A coastal can take necessary action on the high seas to mitigate, prevent or
eliminate danger of OIL pollution to its coastline following a maritime casualty.
Which IMO instrument guarantees this right to the coastal state?
A.
B.
C.
D.

UNCLOS
MARPOL 73/78
INTERVENTION 1969
London Convention

36. Probably the largest amount of information covering the various aspects of oil spill response
in one place on the net. Which of the following codes is mandatory for chemical tankers
constructed on or after 1July 1986? ( before July 1986 for BCH code)
A. IGC code
B. BCH code
C. IBC code
D. IMDG code
37. A clean ballast tank is one which:(if SBT option A)

a. Is not allowed to carry any oil cargo and solely to be used for the purpose of carriage of
ballast water
b. Is used for the carriage of oil cargo, but has to be cleaned thoroughly prior carriage of
ballast water during ballast voyage
c. Is allowed to carry some white and clean oil cargoes and has to be cleaned up
thoroughly
for the carriage of ballast water
d. Is a tank which was previously being used for the carriage of oil cargo, but was
converted to a ballast tank during last dry-docking, but still has a common pumping
system
for remaining cargo tanks and the converted clean ballast tank
38. A representative sample of fuel oil delivered on board during bunkering is to be retained
on board ________________________
A. For a period of 6 months
B. Till the time the oil is substantially consumed
C. For a period of 12 months
D. Till the time the oil is substantially consumed but not less than 12 months
39. The validity of which of the following certificates is not 5 years?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Safety equipment certificate

Load line certificate
Tonnage certificate
Safety radio telegraphy certificate

40. U r fighting with fire with jet hose and multiple fire where wil u first impinge water
a)
b)
c)
d)

Direct jet on mid of fire

Direct hog jet on mid of fire
Top of fire to absorb some heat
Bottom of bulkhead

41) Primary Element Of Isps Part A Mandatory Section Comes Under

A. -SOLAS XI,
B. -MARPOL,
C. -SUA CONVENTION 1988..
42. anti static additives in petroleum products.
A. Increase conductivity
B. Reduce conductivity

C. Increase accumulation of charge

D. Reduce friction drag
(this r added to increase conductivity and to create less resistance transfer accumulated
charges)
43. what declare under SOLAS convention
A.
B.
C.
D.

CRB
ORB
Procedure and arrangement manual
Bulk carrier booklet

44.what coastal zone can extend beyond 200nm from baseline.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Exclusive economic zone

Continuers zone
Fisher zone
Continental zone

45. DPA requires under

A.
B.
C.
D.

STCW code
ISPC
MARPOL73/78
ISM code

46. latest annex VI incorporate the marpol convention

A.
B.
C.
D.

Annex 6
Annex 7
Annex 8
Annex 9

47. minimum no of life bouys of cargo ship of 200m and more.

A.
B.
C.
D.

12
14
18
24

48. EEBD service time

A.
B.
C.
D.

15
10
20
30

49. cause liability of ship occurs in case of loss of life.

A. CORE 1974
B. CLC 1969
C. FUND 1971
D. LLMC 1976 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF MARITIME CLAIMS
50. annex I regulation 12 sludge takes concentration
A.
B.
C.
D.

Bilge pump to OWS

No line direct connection to OBD other than discharge give in regulation 13
No direct connection to OBD
Have direct connection to OBD all the valve to be close and sealed

51. the presence of toxic gases is measured by

A. Explosive meter
B. O2 analyser
C. LEL
D. none
52. immersion suit donning time without assistance
A.
B.
C.
D.

30sec
1min
3min
2min

53. Annex I collection of residue tank washing and also oily mixture to be
A.
B.
C.
D.

Bilge tank
Sludge tank
Oily bilge tank
Slop tank

55. class D fire

A.
B.
C.
D.

Fire in metal
Fire in liquid
Fire in electrical system
None

56. minimum capacity of SCBA

A.
B.
C.
D.

1800L
1200L
1500L
600L

57. parent instrument for the mandatory ISM code

A.
B.
C.
D.

SOLAS CH-IV
SOLAS & MARPOL
SOLAS CH-XI
UNCLDS

58. A state party to treaty or convention after the convention been recognized and signed by other
parties and enter into force this action is called.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Ratification
Acceptance
Approval
Accusation

59. in special areas any discharge of oil and oil mixtures from machinery spaces
A. Prohibited
B. Enroute and min 12NM
C. En route and min 50NM
D. En route with oil filtering equipment
60. standard discharge connection flange as per MARPOL ANNEX I Regulation( od-pcd-th)
A.
B.
C.
D.

200,185,15
215,183,20
205,185,50
200,183,20

DG. SHIPPING SECTION - 4

1. Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is
accomplished by ______________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.

authorized fire equipment servicing personnel only

replacing the propellant cartridge and refilling it with pyrotechnic powder
puncturing the cartridge seal after installation
recharging the cartridge and then refilling it with powder

A load line for a ship is assigned by the ______________.

a. Port health inspector

b.
c.
d.
e.

Assessors and Arbitrators

Institute of Marine Engineers
A recognized classification society approved by the Administration.
Company of Master Mariners.

3. In the event of a galley fire on board a general cargo ship, most dry chemical or carbon dioxide
portable extinguishers are automatically activated through the action of a stainless steel cable,
spring and a ____________.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

fusible link of tritium, gallium arsenide alloy

stack switch with sensors
thermostat of bimetallic type
pyrostat with activation of pyrotechnics
none of the above

4. The stability of a vessel is normally the greatest when all fuel and water tanks are full because
the _____________.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5.

center of gravity is lowered

center of buoyancy is lowered
reserve buoyancy is unchanged
hull freeboard is increased
To operate a portable foam fire extinguisher, you should _____________.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
6.

puncture the CO2 cartridge

open the handwheel
pull the pin and squeeze the trigger
turn it upside down and bump the deck
If deck cargo is carried, it should be stowed so that it _____________.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

is not higher than 30cm above the deck

does not block access to the fire station hydrant
will cover no more than 25 % of deck space
will be easily visible from the bridge
is sufficient to enable the cadet to stroll through
gives a clear view to the bridge for navigation

7. Which of the listed systems related to an engineer's signal alarm panel is required to be
indicated by a continuously illuminated light?
(a) Deaerating tank low level
(b) Shaft alley bilge high level
(c) Port or starboard steering gear motor running
(d) No. 1 diesel generator low lube oil pressure

8.

Which fire extinguisher is most prone to freezing when stowed in low temperatures?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

9.

Halon 1211
Carbon dioxide
Foam
Dry chemical
Bunker "C", a grade "E" combustible liquid, will _______.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

give off flammable vapors below 800F (26.70C)

have a Reid vapor pressure of 14 psi (96.5 kPa) or more
self-ignite at temperatures below 150F (65.50C)
have a flash point of 150F (65.5C) or more

10. Which of the following statements describes the advantage of using a Halon fire extinguisher
versus a CO2 fire extinguisher?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
11.

You may improve a vessel's stability by ___________.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

12.

Halon cools rather than smothers a fire.

Halon is more effective than CO2.
Halon can extinguish combustible metal fires.
Halon is not toxic and safe to breathe under all conditions.

keeping the fuel tanks topped off

increasing the free surface effect
keeping the fuel tanks at least half full
keeping at least one fuel tank empty for slops
In order to find out which lifeboat you are assigned, you should look at the _____________.

(A) Certificate of Inspection

(B) Muster stations Chart
(C) Ship's Articles
(D) Fire Control Plan
13.

Which of the following statements is true concerning Halon 1301?

(A) The agent is extremely toxic in any concentration.
(B) The agent leaves no residue.
(C) The agent extinguishes a fire by smothering.

(D) All of the above.

14.
What is the usual effect of moving weight from the main deck to a position lower in the
vessel?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

The stability of the vessel is increased.

The trim of the vessel is changed substantially.
The stability of the vessel is significantly decreased.
The vessel will list in proportion to the volume of the cargo shifted.

15. The inclining experiment conducted on a merchant ship is the method for determining the
exact location of the __________.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
16.

ship's displacement in seawater

position of the ship's center of gravity
position of the ship's center of buoyancy
position of the ship's metacenter
Vessel stability can be adversely affected by ___________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

increasing the free surface effect

decreasing the free surface effect
ballasting down by the bow
ballasting down by the stern

17. While wearing a demand-type self-contained breathing apparatus the alarm bell begins
ringing. Which of the following conditions does this indicate?
A. There is a 4-5 minute supply of air remaining in the air cylinder.
B. There is approximately 500 psi (3.5 MPa) of pressure left in the air cylinder.
C. The wearer should immediately leave the contaminated area.
D.All of the above.
18. You are replacing a section of heavy piping on deck and using a chain fall to lift the pipe.
Which of the following precautions should be taken to prevent personal injury?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Position several men under the pipe so they can catch it if it falls.
Attach lines to the ends of the pipe and have your helpers steady the load.
Place an old mattress under the hoist to prevent the load from hitting the deck.
Have a first aid kit at the job site.

19.
With regards to the load line marks, the reason for the placement of mark "WNA" is
______________.
A. more severe weather is expected in the North Atlantic in winter
B. more freeboard is required in the North Atlantic in winter

C. less draft is allowed in the North Atlantic in winter

D. all of the above
20.

Many uninspected vessels require load lines to indicate the maximum ______________.
A. reserve buoyancy under any condition
B. amidship's draft to which a vessel can be lawfully submerged
C. angle of reduced freeboard for subdivision calculations
D.freeboard for the light ship displacement
21. The safe and efficient use of the face piece of a demand-type self-contained breathing
apparatus is directly influenced by ____________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

the donning of the facepiece

the stowing of the facepiece
the maintenance of the facepiece
all of the above

22. immediately after abandon ship vessel, look out in life raft for
A.
B.
C.
D.

Survivors in water
Food and water
Land
none

23. What is placed on the underside of an inflatable liferaft to help prevent it from being skidded
by the wind or overturned?
A.
B.
C.
D.

A.Ballast bags
B.A keel
C.Strikes
D.Sea anchor

24. Highest body of IMO

A.
B.
C.
D.

Council,
Assembly,
Safety Committee
Pollution prevention committee

25. Executive Body Of IMO

A.
B.
C.
D.

Council,
Assembly,
Safety Committee
Pollution prevention committee

NEW SECTION - 1

1. In the event of a collision, watertight integrity may be lost if _____________.

(A) the sounding tube cap from a damaged tank is missing
(B) the dogs on a manhole cover are secure
(C) you have recently replaced a gasket in a watertight door
(D) you operate the dewatering system from a flooded compartment
2.The hand break of a life boat which is ___________ ?
A.Manually disengaged when hoisting a boat
B. applied by dropping the counterweighted lever
C.controlled by the centrifugal brake mechanism
D.automatically engaged if lowering speed is excessive
3. During loading and discharging operation in addition o when the cargo tanks have been properly
filled each inert gas system must be capable of maintaining a minimum gas pressure of________.
a. 50 millimeters of water pressure
b. 25 millimeters of water pressure
c. 100 millimeters of water pressure
d. 5 millimeters of water pressure
4. The physical data term on a material safety data sheet (MSDS) hat indicates if the vapour formed
by the material is lighter or heavier than air is called _______
A. Vapour pressure
B. Vapour gravity
C. Vapour level
D. Vapour density
Which of the following certificates issued to a ship does not have predetermined validity for
limited period?
A. International Load Line Certificate

B. International tonnage certificate (it is valid until ship is sent for scrap.)
C. Cargo Ship safety certificate
D. Safety Management Certificate
which of these devices prevents the back flow of hydrocarbon??
A. pv breaker
B. pv valve
C. deck water seal
D. scrubber
The flammable limit of methane by volume is 5%to 15%,if the combustible gas indicator reading is
50% when sampling a compartment containing methane a flammable vapour concentration at the
sample point is
1. 0.5% by volume
2. 2.5% by volume
3. 7.5% by volume
4. 50% by volume
The explosive range of methane is 5% to 15% by volume in air, This mean a vapor/air mixture of
1. 3% methane by volume is too rich to burn
2. 20% methane by volume is too lean to burn
3. 10% methane by volume is too rich to burn
4. 5% methane by volume will give a reading of 100% LEL on a combustible gas indicator
Intact stability booklet comes under
1.Solas,
2.Marpol
3.Loadline convention 4.Tonnage convention

2. Jurisdiction over ships in high seas lies with

a. nearest coastal state
b. port state of last port
c. port state of next port
d. flag state
Every U.S crude oil tanker with a keel laying date on or after 1/1/75, shall be equipped with an inert
gas system if the tonnage is more than
1.100,000 DWT (Long tons)
2. 100,000 DWT (metric tons)
3.50,000 DWT (Long tons)
4.50,000 DWT (metric tons)
Damage suffered by a passenger in vessel
1. LLMC 1976 Convention
2. LLC 1969
3. Athens convention
4. Fund 1971
Emergency Steering Test and pre- arrival/pre departure steering tests are requirements under: ( solas
chapter v reg 26 para 4)
A. COLREG 72
B. SOLAS Chapter V
C. Under USCG rules only in US waters
D. INMARSAT C 1976
Which requirement regarding Oil Record Book Part I is correct?
A. All entries are to be signed by Chief engineer and Master
B. All entries are to be signed by Chief engineer and each completed page by the Master
C. All entries are to be signed by officer or officers in charge concerned and each completed page by the
Master

D. All entries are to be signed by officer or officers in charge concerned, the Chief engineer and the Master
Which of the following IMO conventions has entered into force?
A. Hong Kong Convention
B. Nairobi WRC 2007 ( for shipwreck in Kenya)
C. BWM Convention 2004
D. Bunkers Convention 2001 *
Post Nox emission test bed trial and approval of an engine, periodic Nox emission limit verification is normally
done by:
A. Emission tests at regular intervals
B. Engine parameters/settings check method (for single choice)
C. By running the engine at full load and sending a sample of exhaust gas for analysis
D. By checking emission monitors installed on exhaust outlet

APRIL 2013
1. Life raft light usually what type
A. Galvanic Battery
B. Solar
C. Sea Water
D. None
2. ISM code come under
A. SOLAS
B. MARPOL
C. STCW
D. NONE
3. Type of fire detector in machinery space
A. Flame detector(single ans)
B. Obscuration smoke detector
C. Ionization smoke detector
D. Rise in temperature
4. Oily water separator discharge en route
A. 50 NM from nearest land
B. 50 NM from coast line
C. 12 NM from nearest land
D. No such distance criteria
5. In case of frostbite, First aid will be
A. wet cloth remove
B. shoe socks remove

C. clean affected area with warm water

D. None
6. What convention about enter into force
A. Oprc
B. Afs convention
C. Bunker convention
D. Hong kong convention
7. MARPOL Annex 1 and IOPP certificate is mandatory for
A. All types of ships
B. Oil tanker 150 ton dead weight and above
C. All ship 150 ton dead weight and above
D. Oil tanker 150 gross ton and above
8. Clean ballast tank is one which
A. Not allowed any oil---B. Carriage oil cargo
C. Some white and clean oil
D. Last dry docking converted clean ballast tank

Reporting ???Near misses'???is encouraged under which maritime instrument?

A. Code of Safe Working Practices
B. ISM code
C. SOLAS Chapter II-2
D. All of the above
Which of the following conditions will allow for a work vest to be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the
required lifesaving gear?
A. When it is approved by the Coast Guard
B. When working near or over the water
C. When stowed away from the ring buoys
D. Never
Lifebuoys are subject to which of the following tests?
A. Drop test
B. Fire test

C. Flotation test
D. All of the above
Water Ingress Monitoring Equipment, for detecting water ingress in cargo holds is a requirement under:
A. MARPOL convention
B. SOLAS Chapter XII
C. BC code
D. BLU code
The most common cooling agent used for fighting fires on tank vessels is
A. carbon dioxide
B. flue gas
C. water
D. steam smothering

Greater the hazard, smaller the parcel size. As per this principle of IBC code what is the allowable parcel size in Type
1 chemical tankers?
A. 3000 m3
B. 1500 m3
C. 1250 m3
D. 1650 m3

Which of the following is considered to be the safest protection from static electric discharge, when connecting or
disconnecting cargo hoses and metal arms?
A. Insulating flange or a length of non-conducting hose
B. Switching off ICCP
C. Ship shore bonding cable
D. None of the above

Who sets the security level of the ship?

A. Ship Security Officer
B. Company Security Officer
C. Port Facility Security Officer
(Flag State decides level. Can be overbidden by Master who inform all concerned)

SAFETY- August and September attempt

Ans are based on discussions done on exam centre plz confirm before learning
1. NOx survey- which of the following have ID no.?
a. Turbocharger
b. Fuel injector
c. Air injector
d. All
2. Orange smoke test- 42 months
3. Flare test- 24 months
4. CO2 cyl pressure- 300 psi
5. Motions of the ship- read all definitions
6. Soot blowing qstn ans- NONE
7. 2 person CPR/min- uscg
a. 30
b. 45
c. 60
d. 90
8. ORB applied for- 150 GT for oil tanker & 400 GT for other ships
9. CO2 used in comparison to HALON why? Ans- non toxic
10. A546(13)Ans- A- assembly
546- Serial no.
13- Session no.
11. Use of flexible hose- OBO
12. LLMC qstn- loss of life (LLMC- limitation of liability of maritime convention)
250% -300% for claim
13. Helicopters- SOLAS
14. SBT & CBT related qstn- option was indicating location of SBT and what is carried in SBT
and CBT
15. ODMC alarm about 15ppm- 10,000 GRT
16. Convention not in force- ans- HONK KONG, BWM, KENYA
17. Advantage of fog- ans- all of these
18. How to use halon extinguisher- ans- away from wind and used on base.
19. COW ship manual operation and arrangement manual
20. HONK KONG convention- recycling of ships
LONDON- dumping of wastes
21. Stroke for CPR- 1 person 15:2

22. Fuel oil tank capacity- 2500 max ; 600 min

23. Spontaneous combustion is caused by- ans- leakage on the hot spot formed.
24. Fire in the compartment and we are using multi-purpose nozzle. Which is the suitable
place to use it?
a. Overhead
b. Centre of the compartment
c. On deck
d. Base
25. STCW comprises of how many levels and functions?
Ans- 3 level- operational, management and support
7 function
26. As per INDIAN MERCHANT ACT how many members are present- 16 max ; 4 min
27. After 20 sec of inhalation of CO2 what will happen?
Ans- blue colour
28. Tier 1, 2, 3 Nox
29. EEDI- Greenhouse effect
30. Continental- 200NM ; economical- 200NM < ; continental shelf- 200 NM>
31. Security on resource zone contigeous
32. ORB 1 machinery space
33. MARPOL 6
a. VOC management cert
b. IOPP
c. Anti-fouling
34. Critical machineries comes under- ISM code
35. Which of the following do not comes under LONDON convention
a. Sewage & sludge
b. Fish waste
c. Dredge waste
d. None
36. Hypothermia 35 C
37. ISPS A, ISPS B- ship security
38. Water is used fora. Type a & b
b.
b&c
c.
a&c
d.
a&c
39. ANNEX 2- not comes
a. SOPEP for noxious liq substances
b. CARGO record book
c. ORB
40. Quartz bulb temp- ans- 69- 78*C

41. Liferaft batteries are activated bya. Sea water

b. Galvanic
c. Solar energy battery
d. none
42. Stability test while ballasting- ans- flow through method
43. Heat stroke symptoms ans- less sweating & dry skin
44. WHO medical certificate necessary?
a. Yellow fever
b. Cholera
c. Small pox
d. All
45. Pyro techniques are used ans- 60* from horizon
46. Which is not true statements ans- classification society is not mandatory.
47. Lifeboat oil flash point ans-43*C
48. GAS carrier IGC code ; chemical carrier- IBC code
49. For heavy oil fire use ans-water fog with foam
50. International shore connection ans- FSS
51. MODU sign or station bill is sighned by ?
a. Officer in charge
b. All crew members
c. Master
52. To reduce static current during loading & discharging
Ans- shore bonding cables
53. Organ of IMO council
54. Machinery space fire detector- FLAME
55. CO2 cylinder refilling- 90%
56. Minimum rocket flare used- 12
57. Gas freeing done. Why?
a. To remove flammable liq.
b.

combustible liq.
c.

flammable & toxic gases

d. All cargo
58. Which of the following have same status as territorial waters?
a. Contagious waters
b. Exclusive economic zone
c. Internal water
d. Dont know
59. SBT systema. They have separate Tank, pump and pipeline.
b. Dont know

c. Dont know
d. Dont know
60. Oily mixture ans any content mix with oil
61. How to prevent any solid particle from clogging in fire line?
a. Strainer in fire p/p suction
b. Cadmium sulphite sol.
c. Back flushing
d. Compressed air
62. Besides ILO 147 minimum standard convention which of the following provides for
PSC inspections?
a. ILO 134- prevention of accidental convention
b. ILO 180-seafearers hour of work & manning conventions
c. ILO 178- labour inspection certificate
d. None ( may be ans)
63. Scrubber tower used for?
a. Cleaning
b. Cooling of gases
c. Removal of SO2 gas
d. All
64. Exclusive economic zone maximum range a/c to UNCLOS
a. 50NM
b. 12NM
c. 200NM
d. 4 NM
65. Lifeboat recovery method onboard
a. Hook at the centre on top
b. Towing bridge
c. Two stoppers are provided at the bottom
d. None
66. Life boat fire extinguished by ans- high pressure sprinkler spill
67. Can be used on oil but not on electrical fire
a. Water mist
b. CO2
c. Halon
d. DCP
68. Permeability ratio of cargo space
a. Vol of cargo/ vol of space
b. Vol of cargo/ vol of water in that space
c. Vol of water/ vol of cargo
d. Water tight space vol / vol of cargo space
69. Validity of certificate for 5 years - tonnage certificate

70. CPR process mouth to mouth tight (USCG)

71. Liferaft markinga. launching procedures with signs
b. CO2 cylinder pressure
c. Weak link material
d. All
72. IOPP certificate forA. 150 GRT oil tanker & 400 GRT other ships
B. 150 deadweight
C. All ships
73. Immersion suit comprises of ; (no was also asked in other qstn)
a. O2 cylinder
b. Whistle
c. Whistle, reflective tape & light
d. Reflective tape & light
74. PMS comes under
a. SOLAS ch-2
b. ISM
c. Code for safe working
d. None
75. Which amendment is not yet enforced?
a. BTU
b. IMDG code
c. FTU
d. Dont remember
76. High velocity fog- disadvantage
Ans- bulkhead heating ( options dont remember.may be this ans is wrong)

SAFETY WRITTEN NEW QUESTIONS

NOTE: PLEASE CONFIRM THE ANSWERS
Q1.Permeability of the space means...?
Ans.Ratio of volume occupied by water in space to total volume of space

Q2. While doing soot blow in boiler

a. increase boiler load
b. increase firing
c all parameters normal
d. none

Q3.In order for you to operate your vessel's crude oil wash system the cargo tanks to be
washed must be uscg 170
a.opened to atmosphere for ventilation
b.gas freed
c.inerted
d.filled with cargo

Q4.Mechanical foam used for fire fighting, is produced by ____________. Ucsg 113
(A) mechanically mixing and agitating foam chemical, water, and air
(B) a chemical reaction of foam components and air
(C) gas bubbles liberated when the foam chemical contacts fire
(D) chemical reaction of foam components and water

SAFETY WRITTEN NEW QUESTIONS OF APRIL AND JUNE 2014

Q5. For oil tanker discharge of oil should be less than of total cargo quantity
A. 1/10000
B.1/20000

C.1/30000
D. 1/40000

Q6. Certification to company is given according to ISM

A. Safety management certi
B.
C.
D. Document of compliance

Q7. While giving cpr, for proper sealing nostrails are pinched and
A. Keep mouth tightly against casualty's mouth
B.
C.
D.

Q8. Oil and oily mixture is discharged overboard via 15 ppm filtering equipment for
ships > 400GT, for ships <400GT oil and oily mixture is
A.
B.
C.
D. Kept on board in bilges

Q9. Oil record book is filled

A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. At every operation in engine room defined in MARPOL ANNEX 1 REG 17

Q10. Operation and ,,,,, for helicopter is found in

A. Training manual
B.
C.
D. SOLAS

Q11.Disadvantage of co2 fire extinguishers

A. Does not reduce heat
B. Not good for b class fire
C. Not good for c class fire
D. None of the above

Q12. Disadvantage of foam fire extinguisher

A, conduct electricity
B.
C.
D.

Q13. In annex 1 of marpol oil mixture is

A. Oily mixture above 100ppm
B. Oily mixture above 15ppm
C. Water mixture with any oil
D. Water mixture with visible oil

Q14. Symptoms of heat stroke

A. Less body temp
B. Excessive sweating
C. Less sweating, dry skin

D. None of the above

Q15. Fog nozzle we prevent backflow. Backflow occurs during

A. High pressure in line and water surging
B. Pressure in hose goes below 7bar
C. Only one opening for water
D. Bulkhead may damage due to heat and pressure

Q16. Flash point of life boat fuel oil

A. 60 deg C
B. 45 deg C
C. 43 deg C
D. 63 deg C

Q17. What is 546 in A546 (13)

A. serial no, of resolution
B. Paragraph no. Of ,,,,,,
C. Session non in which resolution comes
D. Clouse no. Of.....

Q18. Use of sea anchore of liferaftUSCG 1601

A.
B. Stability against current
C.
D. Maintain general position

Q19. Air leaking sound is coming from liferaft during inflation, what will you do
A.

B.
C.
D. Wait, relief valve will release excessive pressure

Q20.The use of flexible hose pipes to connect the crude oil washing machines is
permitted only on ________________. Ucsg 180
(A) product tankers
(B) crude oil tankers
(C) combination OBO tankers
(D) chemical tankers

Q21.anti static additives in petroleum products.

A. Increase conductivity
B. Reduce conductivity
C. Increase accumulation of charge
D. Reduce friction drag

Q22.when you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal it should be aimed at uscg 172
a.straight ahead
b.at vessel whoose attention you want to attract
c.into the wind
d.about 60degrees to horizon

Q23.FOR WHICH OF THESE PURPOSES A VALID CLASS CERTIFICATE MAY BE

REQUIRED:
a) port authority inspection, port clearance
b) hull and machinery insurance
c) cargo insurer........???
d) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Q24.Parent instrument of mandatory ISM code??

Q25.There are two disadvantages to CO2 when used as a total flooding fire fighting
agent. One of these is the limited quantity available and the other is ____________.uscg
114
(A) the lack of cooling effect on heated materials
(B) it cannot be used in a dead ship situation without electrical power available to the
CO2 pump
(C) it breaks down under extreme heat to form poisonous gases
(D) there is no effect on a class "A" fire even in an enclosed space

Q26.There has been a minor fire incident in the engine room and there are no casualties.
On arrival port which of the following persons would you inform?
(A) The port fire officer
(B) The local shipping agents
(C) The management representatives of the company.
(D) The classification society surveyor.
(E) The attending repair workshop
Q27.no. of immersion suit in life boat as per new condition=Close type-no need
Open type-2 nos
Q28. Protective location of SBT means?
Q29. Gasoline is flammable liquid whose vapours are uscg 1719
a.
b.
c.
d.

toxic
heavy
highly explosive
all of above

Q30. Sea anchor from liferaft is used for stay in general location (uscg 1601)
Q31. If fire breaks at boiler
a.
b.
c.
d.

raise the alarm

press fire main
secure fuel supply
activate co2

Q32. Meaning of volatile

a. ignite
b. explosive
c. vaporise
d.
Q33. Standard nozzle diameters
a.12,16,18mm
b.12,16,19mm
c.12,16,20mm
d.12,18,22mm
Q34. How many immersion suit present onboard?
no.of crew on board + 2 ecr +2bridge+2ccr
Q35. Which of the following is not coming under marpol annex 2
a)stowage plan
b),
c) some certificates given
d)dangerous goods manifest

Q36.Marine pollution act

a)marine pollution act
b)prevention of pollution from ships at sea 1973
c)prevention of pollution frm ships 1973 (may be)